London, May 30: For the first time in 44 years, Queen Elizabeth II will miss the Commonwealth Games owing to “heavy workload”, leaving it to Prince Charles to represent the British Royal family in Delhi this October.
“Prince Charles will represent the Royal Family in India and a message of support from the Monarch to the athletes will be read out,” the ‘Daily Mail’ reported.
A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said the Queen had a packed schedule of appointments during autumn which did not include a visit to Delhi in October.
“It is correct to say that the Queen will not be attending the Commonwealth Games this year. The sheer volume of engagements this autumn, coupled with other overseas visits, means she would not be able to attend,” the spokesman said.
–Agencies